On the other hand

Usually on Lag B’Omer, we make sure to shut all our windows so that smoke from the bonfires does not enter. Read more

Catastrophic

Note 15 May in your diary because that is the date when all the Israel historic revisionists will be having their annual convulsions. Read more

On the other hand

Shabbat observant Jews in the UK and Israel will not be able to tune in to watch live telecasts of the Coronation pageantry from London. Read more

Woeful

After the party is over, the hangover usually kicks in. Read more

On the other hand

Despite all the doomsday commentators Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day), celebrating 75 years of re-established Jewish sovereignty, was a resounding success. Read more

75 not out

As we celebrate seventy-five years of re-established Jewish independence, I can’t help thinking is Israel still loved at 75? Read more

On the other hand

This time of the year in Israel is usually a roller coaster of emotions. Read more

Feeding crocodiles

Winston Churchill knew a thing or two about nations that tried to appease those plotting their eventual demise. Read more

On the other hand

Without a doubt last week in Israel was horrendously traumatic. Read more

Predictable Agendas

Only those who are genetically biased or living in la la land could fail to discern the predictable preordained script which has unfolded this Pesach. Read more

Have you heard?

This year we have struck the jackpot as Pesach, Ramadan and Easter all coincide. Read more

Appalling

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs (and Trade) has issued a statement that they are “appalled” at the assertion by Israel’s Finance Minister that today’s Palestinians are fakers. Read more

On the other hand

It is not hard to discern that Passover is fast approaching. Read more

March Madness

As explained by Wikipedia, “mad as a March hare” is a common British English phrase, both today and in Lewis Carroll’s time in the 1800s. Read more

On the other hand

Our youngest grandson is doing a project at school concerning the experiences we, as grandparents, faced when we made aliyah. Read more

Opinionated Pronouncements

At the best of times, Israel is the target of unsolicited verbiage from all and sundry. Read more

Bursting bubbles

There is a popular computer game called “bubble shooters” in which the aim is to burst as many bubbles as possible and amass points. Read more

On the other hand

Trees throughout Israel have burst forth with blossoms of all colours. Read more

Recycling

When one thinks of recycling, the generally accepted definition is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Read more

On the other hand

This week we travelled to the north of Israel to visit our youngest son. Read more

Pre-Purim portents

Rosh Chodesh Adar (the new month of Adar) has arrived, and that means Purim is not far away. Read more

On the other hand

Living in Israel one does not need a calendar to know when the next holiday is due or indeed which it is. Read more

Contrasts

A reader of J-Wire commented to me that it was left-wing socialists who had settled and developed what was then Ottoman-ruled and later British Mandated Palestine. Read more

On the other hand

In the wake of the devastating Turkish earthquake, Israel’s emergency international aid organizations have swung into action. Read more

Inconvenient Reminders

Sweeping embarrassing and painful occurrences under the proverbial carpet is a popular pastime for many. Read more

On the other hand

Last week I reported that Israel has had the driest start to the winter season in 60 years and prayers for rain were to be recited. Read more

Looney Tunes

I remember as a youngster (last century) that one of the “shorts” always shown in the cinema before the main feature film was a series of cartoons called Looney Tunes. Read more

On the other hand

It is already the end of January, and with another month and a half to go of official winter, Israel is experiencing the driest start to the rainy season in sixty years. Read more

Glaring inconsistencies

Another week witnesses yet more mind-boggling contortions by so-called friends and declared foes alike. Read more

Frantic Frenzy

The Oxford dictionary definition of frenzy states “a period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour.” Read more

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